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Hello, I'm Ayo

I'm an accomplished Principal Engineer and Technology Leader based in Kent, United Kingdom, with over a decade of executive-level experience spanning the full software development lifecycle, information security, cloud architecture, and emerging technologies. I specialise in building secure, scalable systems whilst establishing governance frameworks and best practices that drive organisational excellence. My passion lies in bridging technical innovation with business strategy through:

  • Driving end-to-end SDLC excellence from architecture and development through deployment, implementing Agile methodologies and engineering best practices
  • Establishing security governance and compliance frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST, and zero-trust architectures across enterprise environments
  • Leveraging AI and data technologies to enhance decision-making, automate processes, and drive digital transformation initiatives
  • Leading cross-functional teams and fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and technical mentorship

Professional Experience

Principal Engineer

Solirius Reply • November 2023 - PresentCurrent
  • • Leading technology strategy and governance at the Home Office, establishing security frameworks and compliance standards that achieved 100% audit compliance
  • • Architecting end-to-end solutions spanning infrastructure, security, and application layers, implementing best practices across the full software development lifecycle
  • • Driving adoption of AI and automation technologies to enhance operational efficiency, including intelligent monitoring and predictive analytics
  • • Establishing security governance aligned with government standards, implementing zero-trust architecture and comprehensive access control policies
  • • Spearheading DevSecOps transformation, integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and achieving 90% reduction in vulnerabilities through shift-left practices
  • • Mentoring engineering teams on software architecture, security best practices, and emerging technologies whilst fostering a culture of continuous learning

Senior DevSecOps Engineer

Vault Platform • July 2022 - December 2023
  • • Designed secure cloud architectures on AWS with focus on data protection and compliance, achieving SOC 2 readiness
  • • Implemented comprehensive security policies and governance frameworks, including IAM strategies and least-privilege access controls
  • • Led SDLC improvements including code review processes, testing strategies, and documentation standards
  • • Established data pipeline architectures for analytics and reporting, enabling data-driven decision making
  • • Architected Kubernetes-based platforms with security-first approach, achieving 99.9% uptime and 100% compliance
  • • Championed technology innovation by evaluating and adopting emerging tools and methodologies
  • • Mentored junior engineers on security practices, cloud architecture, and software engineering principles

Senior DevOps Consultant

ContainerCode Club • July 2019 - Date
  • • Providing strategic technology consultancy covering cloud architecture, security, governance, and digital transformation
  • • Advising clients on security frameworks, compliance requirements, and risk management strategies
  • • Designing and implementing end-to-end solutions from architecture through deployment, following SDLC best practices
  • • Establishing engineering standards, documentation practices, and governance frameworks for client organisations
  • • Implementing data platforms and analytics solutions to enable business intelligence and informed decision-making
  • • Staying current with technology trends and advising clients on AI, automation, and emerging technologies
  • • Conducting training and workshops on security, cloud technologies, and software engineering practices

Lead DevOps Engineer

eConsult Health • October 2021 - June 2022
  • • Led Linux-based AWS application hosting, improving system performance by 20%
  • • Automated cloud resource management using Python scripts, reducing errors by 25%
  • • Implemented automated testing pipelines with Jenkins, ensuring 100% code coverage
  • • Set up ECS using CDK and CloudFormation, managed PaaS and serverless functions
  • • Handled S3 lifecycle management, logging, and monitoring setup
  • • Integrated health solutions with third-party systems using Direct Connect
  • • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems and drive innovation

Senior DevOps Engineer

Doctor Care Anywhere • March 2021 - December 2021
  • • Managed and optimised Azure Kubernetes platforms, implementing security best practices to achieve a 99.95% compliance rate
  • • Orchestrated a major platform rollout on Azure Cloud using CI/CD pipelines, boosting user engagement by 40%
  • • Developed and maintained CI/CD pipelines for Azure and AWS, reducing deployment time by 30% and improving operational reliability
  • • Set up Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) with VNET integration and managed Azure DevOps pipelines
  • • Utilised Helm, Flux, and ArgoCD for deployment management
  • • Documented and managed release lifecycles using Jira and Confluence
  • • Provided strategic input to C-level executives on technology and process improvements

Site Reliability Engineer

Rank Group • March 2020 - March 2021
  • • Implemented CI/CD pipelines and automated testing, boosting deployment frequency and reliability
  • • Collaborated closely with product teams to maintain platform stability and updates, contributing to a seamless user experience
  • • Set up Dynatrace for logging and monitoring
  • • Managed Jenkins pipeline deployments into Docker Swarm clusters within a secure AWS deployment environment
  • • Handled pricing and negotiations with suppliers

DevOps Engineer

Adjoint Inc. • August 2019 - March 2020
  • • Orchestrated CI/CD processes using GKE, Docker, and GitOps, streamlining deployment workflows
  • • Containerised platforms to enhance scalability and maintainability
  • • Participated in cross-functional team meetings to align development and operational goals

Customer Support Engineer

OpenAsset • January 2018 - August 2019
  • • Resolved complex IT and digital asset management issues, providing high-quality customer support
  • • Created technical documentation and proof of concepts, driving product improvements

System Analyst

Indivior PLC • March 2016 - January 2018
  • • Managed Windows applications, MDM, and OS deployment, ensuring seamless operation and user support
  • • Assisted in software installations, updates, and troubleshooting
  • • Provided user training and support for IT systems
  • • Collaborated with other IT teams to ensure infrastructure stability

IT Analyst

SC Johnson Ltd. • August 2015 - February 2016
  • • Managed Windows applications, Mobile Device Management (MDM), and OS deployment, ensuring seamless operation and user support
  • • Provided IT support for hardware and software issues, including troubleshooting, installations, and updates
  • • Assisted in the implementation of new IT projects and system upgrades
  • • Worked with internal teams to improve IT service quality and efficiency

Areas of Expertise

Cloud Platforms & Infrastructure

AWSAzureGCPKubernetesDockerECSEKSAKSLambdaAzure Functions

Leadership & Strategy

Technical Team LeadershipAgile/Scrum ImplementationEngineering Culture DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementStrategic PlanningProcess OptimisationCross-functional CollaborationTechnical MentorshipTeam BuildingChange Management

Information Security & Governance

ISO 27001NIST FrameworkSOC 2 ComplianceGDPRRisk ManagementSecurity PoliciesThreat ModellingVulnerability ManagementSecurity AuditsData ProtectionAccess ControlSecurity ArchitectureIncident ResponseBusiness ContinuityDisaster RecoveryRegulatory Compliance

Software Development Lifecycle

Agile MethodologiesScrumKanbanSAFeSoftware ArchitectureSystem DesignCode ReviewTest-Driven DevelopmentBehaviour-Driven DevelopmentTechnical DocumentationAPI DesignDomain-Driven DesignClean Code PrinciplesSOLID PrinciplesDesign PatternsTechnical Debt Management

DevOps & DevSecOps Methodologies

DevOps ImplementationDevSecOps FrameworksContinuous Integration/DeliveryInfrastructure as CodeGitOps Methodology12-Factor App PrinciplesMicroservices ArchitectureContainer OrchestrationSecurity by DesignShift-Left SecurityZero Trust ArchitectureConfiguration ManagementImmutable InfrastructureBlue-Green DeploymentsCanary ReleasesFeature Flags

Platform Engineering & SRE

Internal Developer PlatformsPlatform as a ProductDeveloper Experience (DX)Self-Service InfrastructureGolden PathsService CataloguesBackstageSite Reliability EngineeringObservabilityIncident ManagementOn-Call Best PracticesPost-Incident Reviews

Data & Analytics

Data EngineeringData PipelinesETL/ELT ProcessesData GovernanceData QualityData WarehousingBusiness IntelligenceData VisualisationSQLNoSQL DatabasesData LakesApache SparkStreaming DataData Strategy

AI & Emerging Technologies

Generative AILarge Language ModelsPrompt EngineeringAI GovernanceResponsible AIAIOps ImplementationMLOps PipelinesModel DeploymentAI/ML InfrastructureMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingComputer VisionAI EthicsTechnology TrendsInnovation StrategyDigital Transformation

DORA Metrics & Performance Management

DORA Metrics ImplementationDeployment Frequency OptimisationLead Time ReductionMean Time to RecoveryChange Failure Rate AnalysisPerformance EngineeringReliability EngineeringChaos EngineeringLoad Testing & BenchmarkingCapacity PlanningService Level IndicatorsError Budget Management

DevOps Tools & Automation

JenkinsGitLab CI/CDAzure DevOpsGitHub ActionsArgoCDTerraformAnsibleCircleCIVagrantPackerHelmFluxPulumiCDKCloudFormation

Security & Monitoring

IAMZero TrustCloudWatchPrometheusGrafanaELK StackDatadogSplunkDynatraceOWASPTFSecSnykTrivySonarQubeDependabot

Programming & Scripting Languages

PythonJavaScriptTypeScriptBashPowerShellGoYAMLHCL

Development Frameworks

ReactNext.jsNode.jsExpress.jsMongoDBPostgreSQLRedisGraphQLREST APIs

Education

Cybersecurity: Managing Risk in the Information Age

Harvard University

November 2017 - July 2018 • Gained comprehensive knowledge in managing cybersecurity risks and implementing industry-standard practices for enterprise security.

Certifications

Current Certifications

  • Azure Solutions Architect Expert

    Microsoft (2024)

  • Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert

    Microsoft (2024)

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

    Microsoft (2024)

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

    Amazon Web Services (2023)

  • HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate

    HashiCorp (2022)

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals

    Microsoft (2022)

Continuous Learning

Committed to staying at the forefront of technology through continuous professional development and certification programmes.

  • • Regular participation in cloud security workshops
  • • Active contributor to DevOps communities
  • • Ongoing study of emerging technologies and best practices
  • • Mentoring and knowledge sharing with engineering teams

Brief About

Throughout my career, I've been passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in DevSecOps and cloud engineering. Whether it's designing scalable systems, optimising performance, or navigating complex security requirements, I thrive on tackling tough challenges and delivering innovative solutions. I'm committed to continuous learning and helping others grow in their technical careers.